Indians set to contend with revamped roster in 1976
Cleveland manager Frank Robinson touts a stronger 1976 Indians with veteran additions Ray Fosse Pat Dobson Stan Thomas and Dennis Eckersley leading a deep pitching staff. He cites solid infield with Duane Kuiper Frank Duffy Buddy Bell and power in the outfield led by Boog Powell and Rico Carty, aiming to close the gap on the Red Sox.
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Tigers Revamp Roster After 102-Loss Season
Detroit reorganizes for 1975 with trades for Rusty Staub Milt May Alex Johnson Dave Roberts and pitchers Bill Laxton Jim Crawford Steve Grilli plus return of Mickey Lolich Iller and Mickey Stanley Willie Horton to bolster offense. Key starters include Joe Coleman Ray Bare Vern Ruhle and Tom Veryzer as youth mix aims at improved performance.
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Alex Johnson
Mickey Lolich
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Houston
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Bill Laxton
Jim Crawford
Roberts
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Taylor
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Stanley
Willie Horton
Joe Coleman
Ray Bare
Bare
Laxton
Chicago White Sox
Houk
Vern Ruhle
Steve Grilli
Aurelio Rodriguez
Tom Veryzer
Gary Sutherland
First Race Pace Results and Notable Participants
A racing card lists Pace with $450 purse and finishes for Got Cha, Mr Friendly, Chinbra Champ and others alongside participants Miramichi Theo and Signal's Princess Kazi. Times shown and Daily Double payout noted. Five races described with payoffs and notable horses.
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Mr Friendly
Chinbra Champ
Miramichi Theo
Signal
Princess Kazi
Glen Burn
Fonda Frost
Lewiston Raceway Race Results and Payouts Summary
Race by race results from Lewiston Raceway with horse names, times, and payoffs. Contessa, Mungo's Julie, Longview Brian, and others are listed with times around 2 10.3 and 2 12.2. Exacta and Quiniela payouts noted, with handle of 71551 dollars.
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Mungo
Julie
Longview
Brian
Tavern
Lum
Explorer Hanover
Scott
Quintela
Mighty King Cole
His Bee
Diamond Dale
Coldspring
Oregon
Jean
Hawkeye
Port Larry
Quiniela
Good Time Lee
Saratoga Miller
Brenda Smith
Freeway Flight
Speedy Rusty
Lady Axe
Boyadios
Jimmy Peanuts
Social Scion
Regal Sparkler
Scarlet Irvin
Oxoboxo Boy
Count Herod
Victory W
Exacta
Drexel Sallie
Jolly Fair
Benny Patrick
Pemaquid Lite
Aoa Martin
Tangy Tax
Lehighight
Reds Poised as NL Pennant Favorite After Winter Moves
The Reds enter 1976 as top NL title hopeful after adding bench power with Bob Bailey and Mike Lum. Cincinnati aims to repeat last season’s World Series run with a strong lineup led by Johnny Bench Joe Morgan and Pete Rose while Dodgers, Giants, Astros, Padres, Braves, Pirates and Phillies vie for spots behind them in a crowded league race.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Johnny Bench
Joe Morgan
Pete Rose
Tony Perez
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Andy Messersmith
Dodgers
Forte
Don Sutton
Burt Hooton
Doug Ray
Tommy John
Steve
Pirates
Doc Medich
John Candelaria
Willie Stargell
Rennie Stennett
Manny Sanguillen
Philadelphia Phillies
St. Louis
Phillies
Mike Schmidt
Greg Luzinksi
Dick Allen
Philadelphia
Jim Kaat
Larry Bowa
Dave Cash
Cardinals
Pete Falcone
Giants
Mike Anderson
Sean Farley Wins Scarborough Open Mens B Title
Sean Farley of Biddeford captured his third table tennis trophy in two weeks by winning the Mens B division at the Scarborough Open. He previously took the junior title at the Biddeford state tourney and was runner-up in B play.
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Sean Farley
Biddeford
Scarborough
Farley
Brewers face spotlight as GM Baumer bears pressure in 1975
In Sun City Arizona AP report, Brewers GM Jim Baumer carries the club’s blame for a dismal 1974 that left Milwaukee 28 games behind, with manager Grammas new but injuries and limited offseason moves seen as factors. Starters include Broberg Colborn and Slaton, infield strength led by George Scott and Pedro Garcia.
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Ariz
Alex Grammas
Milwaukee Brewers
Jim Baumer
Ans
Baumer
Bud
Brewer
del Crandall
Milwaukee Braves
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Brewers
Don Money
Pedro Garcia
Grammas
Pete Broberg
Jim Colborn
Jim Slaton
Bill Travers
Tomurphy
Eduardo Rodriguez
Bill Castro
George Scott
Garcia
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